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A. Mix the medication in the child's full bottle of milk. B. Tell the child, "If you take your medicine, you can have candy." C. Administer the medication using an oral syringe into the side of the child's mouth. D. Hold the child's nose to ensure they swallow the medication.

A. Tie the restraint loosely to prevent skin breakdown. B. Leave the baby unrestrained when directly observed. C. Position the restrained infant prone to prevent aspiration. D. Place the infant in a room near the nurses’ station.

A. The most accurate means for measuring small amounts of medication is the plastic disposable calibrated oral syringe. B. A teaspoon is often the unit of measurement for pediatric medication and is especially helpful when working with families. C. Using a dropper is also acceptable are easier to measure than viscous fluids. D. For more exact measuring, emptying dropper contents into a medicine cup can be helpful.

A. One finger breadth should be left between the skin and the device, and knots should be tied to allow for quick release. B. Elbow restraints fashioned from a variety of materials function well when a child’s hands must be kept from his or her face—for example, after cleft lip or palate surgery. C. A papoose board with straps or a mummy wrap effectively controls the child’s movements when an infant or small child requires short-term restraint for examination or treatment that involves the head and neck. D. Before initiating a behavioral restraint, the nurse should assess the patient’s mental, behavioral, and physical status to determine the cause for the child’s potentially harmful behavior. E. Unless state laws is more restrictive, behavioral restraints for children must be reordered every 2 hours for children under 9 years of age and every 3 hours for children 9 to 17 years old.

A. Allow the mother to remove the underwear. B. Tell the boy he is acting childishly. C. Notify the OR that the underwear is on. D. Allow the boy to keep his underwear on.